Ten Father's Day Gift Ideas That Are Low On Cost But High On Feels

14 June 2016

#Emosh

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If Father’s Day has crept up on you this year and funds are low – fear not. You don’t have to blow big bucks to make the old man happy. There are plenty of low cost but quirky/fun ideas to celebrate the day and get you in the good books for another year.

This takes time and love, but is very easy on the pocket. All you’ll need to buy is a jar and maybe some nice ribbon to snazz it up. Simply write down a heap of nice memories you and your Dad share, cut them up and put them in the jar. He can dip in and read a memory whenever the mood takes him – the gift that keeps on giving.

· Coupon Book

Again, all this takes is a little brain power and a notebook. Scratch your head to come up with twenty or so chores, things your Dad loves to do, or fun days out and write them in a handmade coupon book for him to use up throughout the year. This way you can spread the cost over twelve months but still have something tangible to hand him on the day. Win win.

· Breakfast in Bed

A classic. This one never gets old. Sausages and rashers on a tray (with a daisy from the garden in a glass) are the perfect way to say “I’m sorry I’m poor, please feel bad for me”.

· Netflix Gift Card

This is a really cool gift idea that can be organised quickly and personalised. A €15 euro voucher will get him up to two months (three if you're signing him up) worth of Netflix, so this one is great for stretching the pennys. For extra brownie points, log on to your profile and set up a “Best Dad Ever” profile, with TV and movie recommendations you think he would love. You can grab a giftcard in GameStop.

· Scenic Picnic

Put a playlist together of his favourite tunes, pack up some snacks, and pile into the car for a road trip. Head somewhere scenic like the Powerscourt Waterfall in Enniskerry, throw down a blanket and enjoy an Instagram-perfect picnic.

· Family Collage

Warning: Before you go raiding the family albums with your scissors and pritt stick… check with your Mam. Speaking from experience. If you get the green light from Mammy, pick out a selection of sweet family pictures and stick them onto a backing board. If you’re feeling extra flash with the cash, frame it. Alternatively, you can make one online and set it as his screensaver. Boom.

· Sockscription

We love this idea and so will your Dad. Go on, take the credit for someone else’s great idea. A sockscription does what it says on the tin, you pay a monthly fee for a year, and your Dad gets a new pair of socks each month. Again, it’s a great way to spread the cost over the year and remind him what a good child you are at the start of every month. Our favourite sockscription is SockJunky.com, started up by two Cork lads. But if their designs are too funky for your pops, there are plenty of options online.

· A New Board Game

This is something the whole family can get stuck in with. For a relatively small up front fee, you can get hours of craic. You can grab a board game at any Toy Store. The rule is, technology is banned until the game is over. Nostalgia factor: 11.

· Audiobook Subscription

This is a great idea for a Dad on the go, and again, doesn’t take much forward thinking. Just have a scroll through the iTunes store for something he’d like and choose to give as gift.

· Chip Off The Old Block

We spotted this one on familycrafts.com and absolutely loved it. All you need is a block of wood, some paint and a photo of the two of you. Simply chip the wood, decorate it with the paint and stick on the photo, with the words “Chip off the Old Block”. Genius.